She was educated in the parish Catholic school staffed, Janice Waters was born in West Newton, Massachusetts to Harold and Elizabeth (Uniacke) Waters. Her faith has been a gift to each of us. She worked as a business consultant in Mexico before accepting a job offer in the United States. The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur value Communication of all its forms! . Educated by SNDdeN at St. Mary's School in Beverly, Massachusetts, she entered the Congregation in 1947. East West Archives for the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur . She graduated in 1967 from Ridgewood High School in, "I am with you always." Sister Mary was born in Boston, MA, to parents Cornelius and Mary (Linehan) Farren. -St Julie Billiart Sister Theresa was born and raised in Lynn, Massachusetts, and was educated by Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur through high school. John 1:16 I was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, one of four children. The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur value Communication of all its forms! Born Santa L. Carrabino in Brighton, Mass., she was blessed to have three siblings older and one younger, than she. After she graduated from Keith Hall High School in Lowell, Mass. -St. Julie Billiart Sister Janice was born in Newton, Massachusetts in 1943, joining her older sister, Joan. Sister Mary Elizabeth Whalen entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1957. For SND second mothers at Rittenhouse Square, who nurtured and empowered, Sister Betsy Flynn (formerly Sister Mary Thomas) is the daughter of Thomas James and Mary Jane Hungerford Flynn. St. Julie Billiart Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest. She earned a bachelor's degree in biology at the University of Massachusetts at Boston and master's in ministry with a focus in justice and peace from Seattle University. She has one brother. In ministry, she has served in religious formation and renewal programs. The CND was founded in 1658 by St. Marguerite Bourgeoys who helped settle the city of. -St. Julie Billiart Sister Marietta Brown is a native of Boston, Mass. She never considered a life other than that of a Sister, Sister Kathy was born in Hartford, CT, to parents Marshall and Margaret Rose (Butler) St. John. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. but because of her father's career as an Army officer she'd lived in Texas, California and Maryland by the time she was 10 years old. (Dowd) McGuiggan. Sr. Sheila P. Callaghan passed away at the Kaplan House in Danvers, MA, early Saturday morning, February 1st, 2020, after a very brief illness. Sister Elizabeth O'Connor entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1938. She entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1960, taking the name Kathleen Francis. We. St. Julie Billiart I was the youngest of five children, born to Patrick and Anna (Sheehan) Reilly. She entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1960, taking the name Alice Philip. Since entering the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Sister Brbara has worked in, Sister Rita Heywood entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1958, Sister Karen Hokanson entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1967, Sister Kristin Hokanson entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1967, "Love each other as I have loved you." With a Belgian heritage and a mother named Julie, Sister Mary Boretti seemed almost predestined to become a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur. My parents were hard workers sustained by their deep faith. She credits her, Growing up, Sister Madeline Carrabino's family meant the world to her. She loved the stories about St. Julie and felt attracted to the Sisters. Browse reviews, directions, phone numbers and more info on Sisters of Notre Dame. Julie Billiart Growing up in Worcester, Mass. Sister Mary Grace was born in Boston as Carol Marie, daughter of Harold F. and Grace G. (Doherty) Noble. -St. Julie Billiart Sister Christine Julie McGuirk had a happy childhood. A girl and a boy died as infants. As a result we, My twin brother, Paul, and I were born in our family home in Glenolden, Pa., where we lived until the age of three when our family move to Norwood, Pa, We lived there until I entered Notre Dame at Ilchester, Md. Their care, dedication and availability were very influential in, Sister Jean Kieltyka entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1955. She was one of nine children. Her parents and her aunt and uncle were siblings, because two sisters married two brothers. Claire entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur when I was not quite two, Sister Alice was born in Brighton, Massachusetts, one of four children of parents Philip and Alice Marie (Fitzgerald) McCourt. She served as teacher, principal, religious, Sister Ann Mary Donovan entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1964, Sister E. Julie Donovan, SNDdeNwas born in Boston, Mass., daughter of John H. and Evelyn M. (Baum) Donovan. Sister Catherine Loretto Delaney entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1954. Thank you for reminding me that there is time enough for what You have planned for my life." She taught in East Boston, Lynn, Sister Carol Ann Connor, Sister of Notre Dame de Namur, entered eternal life on September 30th, 2021 at Mount Notre Dame Health Center in Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of 84. The Sisters of Notre Dame want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone that. Sister Ann recalls that in the sixth grade one of. At one time, she completed a hairdressing program at Wilfred Academy. By . Sister Rosemary Reynolds entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1973. Her sister Lorraine was two years older than Anne, and they were good companions to each other. Sister Margaret Rita Nelson entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1977. She graduated from Emmanuel College in Boston with a concentration in French, Marna Rogers was born and raised in Worcester, Mass. She later transferred to the Sisters' California Province. Sister celebrated her 70th year as a Sister of Notre, Sister Helen Farrell entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1986. We honor the charism by living Gospel values in vibrant communities, by promoting Catholic education, especially for women and children, in urban and mission schools, and by fostering the fullness of life, especially for people who are poor, sick, and aged. Archivist. She is currently retired, and serves as a volunteer tutor at the Notre Dame Educational Center in Worcester, MA. The Residence at Riverbend - Ipswich, MA. From the Archives is a page that's periodically updated, from the Institute of History Stories, Access Files, and Latest Find from the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Museum Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Their parents, Albert and Mildred (Davenport) Brennan wanted the children to have a Catholic education, so both attended St. Gregory School in Dorchester, where they were taught by Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. -John 15:16 I come from a large family and was number seven of eight childrenfour sisters much older than I, and three brothers. Sister Sylvia Provost She is retired from full-time ministry and is a literacy volunteer. Sister Anne Stevenson entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1954. If you would like to learn more information about any Sister with the Congregation in either New England or California, please contact the Archivists by email, telephone or regular mail. Betsy and her younger brother Tom grew up experiencing abundant love in the larger family of their grandparents and cousins. On the occasion of her 60th Jubilee in 2017 she wrote the following: As the years go by it becomes easier, Sister Marcia Joanne Billings entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1975, Sister Mary Louise Blanchard entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1952, "I have come so that they may have life and have it to the full." On the occasion of her 60th Jubilee as a Sister, she wrote the following reflection in 2018: "When St. Therese of Lisieux read "in the book of life I will teach you the science of, "For from [the Word's] fullness we have all received, grace upon grace." Paul and I were number ten and eleven in a. Her sister Lorraine was two years older, and her sister Yvette was four years younger. Sister Mary Jean was born Eleanor Jean in Lawrence, daughter of John and Emily (Suda) Verbicky and graduated in 1955 from St. Mary's High School in Lawrence. I was a happy little child and enjoyed playing with my neighborhood friends. Sister Gemma was born Dorothy Gemina Buggle in Dublin, Ireland. She lives in Connecticut. CLEMSON - Billy Amick's two-out double scored the go-ahead run in the seventh inning in Clemson's 6-4 victory over Notre Dame at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Sunday afternoon. "It was not you who chose me, it was I who chose you to go forth and bear fruit." She graduated from. She graduated in 1963 from. Sister Gemma Julie's Ministries Educator 1964-66 St. Mary School. She grew up in Cambridge, Mass., with her large family. Sister Evelyn McKenna entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1957. . She decided that she wanted a Catholic women's education when she went to college, and decided to attend the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur's Trinity College (now Trinity Washington University). Both parents were hardworking people. She taught at St. Celebrate a sister's life by selecting her name below to view her remembrance page.If you do not see a sister's obituary page listed, enter her name in the search bar above. Sister Dorothy Strelchun entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1958. 0. Without me, you can do nothing." Sr. Patricia Gertrude Gill went peacefully home to her Good God on December 3, 2019. She was a graduate of the former Ascension High School in Worcester, and Emmanuel College in Boston. -Franoise Blin de Bourdon (Spiritual Advice # 2) Born in Waterville, Maine, Linette enjoyed a happy childhood as one of seven children, "Thanks to hard working parents and an outdoor environment that gave the children many opportunities, Sister Mary Doyle entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1948, Sister Ruth Duffy entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1957, Sister Mary Elizabeth Duke entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1968. She was born Virginia M. Monroe in Beverly, Massachusetts in 1926 to parents Carleton A. and Helen M. (Marley) Monroe, soon joined by her only brother, the late Robert, Sister Lillian Rose Morria, SNDdeN, died Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the Notre Dame Long Term Care Center, Worcester at age 97. She led the college during, Sister Barbara Ann English, born in Upper Darby and raised in Media, Pennsylvania, is a proud graduate of Notre Dame High School in Moylan, Pennsylvania. Fleeing anti-Catholic legislation in Prussia, more than 200 sister had arrived in Ohio and Kentucky by 1880. There were six children in her family, and of them one become a bishop, one a doctor and three became teachers. Sister Kathleen Leary entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1963. Sister Mary had a long and diverse ministry record in, Sister Bernadette Mary McGrath, SNDdeN, born in Lynn, MA, daughter of the late John J. McGrath and Margaret (McLaughlin) McGrath died peacefully October 23, 2020. She entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur on August 4, 1949, making her First Vows in 1952 and Final Vows in 1957. Throughout her early years she had many interactions with Sisters of different orders. . The above favorite quote was offered by Sister Rose Casey. Early on in Dolores' life, she had a calling to serve others. She continued to work in consulting and human resources in different states before entering religious life. Matthew 11:29-30 Born Claire Kelley in Bedford, Indiana, Sister Raymond Loretta. Sister Martin Therese Gensler Chicago, Illinois December 13, 2019. (Walsh) Nally, died peacefully October 10, 2020. She entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1957. She graduated from St. Patrick High School in Lowell, entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. "Await everything from the good God and have endless confidence in him."-St. I lived for ten years in Lowell, then my family moved to western Massachusetts. She ministered in education in Worcester, East Boston, South Boston, Lawrence, Wakefield and Salem, N.H. She was also the manager for the Shelter for the Homeless, "If God wants you thereyou will go there. Why Give. She graduated from Emmanuel College in Boston with a degree in Latin. Rainer Maria Rilke,"Go to the Limits of Your Longing." BENTON - Frances Theresa York, 77, of Benton, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Sister Christine entered the, Sister Ellen was born in New Britain, Conn., to parents Stephen and Gail (Contievello) Agritelley. -St. Julie Billiart Lorraine Connell grew up in the Boston area, with one younger sister. After serving as an educator for many years, she is now retired and volunteering as a docent at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University in Jamaica Plain, Mass. After graduating in 1954 from Fitton High School in East Boston, she entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, where she was known as Sister Julie David for, "Live with the life of Jesus, love with his heart, think with his mind, act with his strength." Both were immigrants from Ireland and were very traditional Catholics. Sister Eileen taught at Notre Dame Academy, Worcester; Saint Gregory High School, Dorchester; Saint Clare High School, Sister Mary Fitzpatrick entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namurin 1955, Mary Therese was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. Sister Barbara entered the, We pray in gratitude for the life of our Sister Ann Virginia Donovan who died on May 6, 2020, at the age of 96. "Have courage and confidence in God." She currently serves in the Guidance. She went to public schools and attended catechism classes taught by Sisters of St. Joseph. Death: April 6, 2023. St. Julie I was the oldest of three children and learned to be responsible at an early age. She entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1946 as Sister Rose St. Joseph. Yvette was four years younger; Helene was born several years later and completed the family. She smiles and laughs easily, often spontaneously rejoicing at the goodness of God and the wonders of creation. She leaves nieces and nephews and her community of Notre Dame de. She currently serves in the Guidance, Sister Joan was born in Worcester, MA, to parents John and Emma (Vachon) Farley. Sister Ani serves as a missionary in Brazil. "To act justly, love tenderly and to walk humbly with your God." She met the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur when she attended Notre Dame Academy in, "The beauties of nature must lift up your soul to your Creator. She was Case Management Supervisor at My. and of all her siblings was closest to her sister Anne. She was the daughter of George A. and Marjorie F. (ne McLean) Blessing. She remains in contact with many nieces and nephews from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Our tax identification number is 04-3210469. Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur US East-West Province is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Roberta came from a loving family that enjoyed doing activities together. Sister Regina earned a bachelor's degree in history and English from Emmanuel College, a master's of education degree in. She was 91. Marie paid the tuition of many. The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur ask for prayers for the repose of the soul of Sister Frances Mary of the Sacred Heart Schoenung, SNDdeN, who passed away on February 8, 2020. She proceeded to earn her bachelor's degree from Boston College and master's degree in Education Counseling from Boston State College. The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur participate in a worldwide mission to spread the goodness of God beyond the boundaries of nation, state, and tribe. Sister Marlene Biasello (formerly Sister Edward St. Anne) entered religious life on August 11, 1957 at Ilchester, Maryland. I am daughter of Raymond and Anna McCormick, and the younger sister of Claire and Raymond. Like most SND's, her professional life began as a teacher in an elementary setting. Her graduate studies include a Master of Divinity degree and a doctoral degree in Pastoral Psychology. A daughter of John and Mary Waldron Kelly, Irish immigrants, she was the sixth of nine children. until I was seven, and then in Allston, Mass, as the second child of eight siblings, two of whom, Sister Kathleen Murphy entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1958, Sister Paul was born Cornelia Ann Murphy in Chelsea, Massachusetts, to parents Cornelius and Nora Veronica (Duggan) Murphy. She entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur on February 2, 1948 in Waltham, Mass. "From God's fullness we have all had a share, grace following upon grace (or love following upon love). " Both parents worked very hard with so many children. These many moves brought her family together in a wonderful bond of love. News & Events. Sister Rosemarie was born in Cambridge, Mass. Sister Maureen Toomey entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1956. Joan loves animals and her father would regularly bring dogs home for her, despite her mother's protestations that she was the one left to care for them. Luke 1:45 Joan Marguerite Mary Gregoire is the daughter of Eugene, a French Canadian immigrant from Quebec, and a meat. Pat spent summers at her grandmother's home on Cape Cod. Sister Elizabeth Calcagni entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1954. -St Julie Billiart Sister Charlotte Francis Wickes was born Mary Frances Wickes in Somerville, Massachusetts to parents, Francis and Charlotte (Devereux) Wickes. She was the youngest of three children of Lawrence J. Pignone and Margaret McGlynn Pignone. (Margaret) Lynn Herman, AND (1938-2020) A convert to Catholicism, Lynn lived a life of great faith and service. "Teach all that is necessary for life." St. Julie Billiart I was the youngest of four children and went to public school until my years at St. Gregory High School. Blessed Theresa GerhardingerLetter 11, September 10, 1831. She thought when she entered the convent immediately after high school that it was a "fait accompli" that she, I was born in Boston, MA and grew up in Roslindale. She brings to all who know her good, not evil, all the days of her life. Sister Janet Margaret's Ministries Educator 1973-77 Notre Dame Academy, Hingham, MA 1977-79 St. Michael School, Hudson, MA 1979-1984, Sister Mary Mulligan was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, and lives there today, but she likes to say that she's been on Broadway for almost all her life. The daughter of Robert Emmett Lewis and Marie Barry Lewis, she grew up in East Boston where she met the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur at Fitton High School, She taught in various New England schools: St. John School in Peabody, Sister Patricia Linehan died at age 89 on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Notre Dame Long Term Care Center, Worcester. She took her first vows in 1963 and perpetual vows in 1968. Sister Mary Friel entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1963. Sister Ann Marie Cook entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1958. We prayed every day together, and from the time we were children prayed that if it were God's, Sister Julie McDonough was born Marilyn McDonough, the daughter of William and Ethel (Quinlin) McDonough. on August 12, 1951. Notre Dame Cemetery and Mausoleum, originally known as Notre Dame des Canadiens, was established in Worcester, MA in 1885 by the Catholic Diocese of Worcester. to Bernard R. and Mary L. (Gordon) Daly. She was the daughter of Joseph P. and Ethel G. (Thomas) Rhilinger and graduated from St. Gregory High School in Dorchester, Mass. Matthew 25:40 Joyce McMullen and her twin brother and sister were born to parents William and Alice (Joyce) McMullen. "God is good and sometimes He's better." Philippians 1:6 I come from a loving, caring, hard-working Irish family and was blessed to have the Sisters of Notre Dame as my educators and mentors from grades 1 through 12. "Faith is having the courage to believe that God will do it before you see it." "It's more virtuous to live with imperfect people than to live with saints." Sister Marylyn (Catherine Thomas) O'Connor was born in Springfield, daughter of Thomas and Catherine (Patterson) O'Connor. She was a graduate of Somerville High School and Emmanuel College in Boston. Nigeria, and Sierra Leone and The Gambia. 19 were here. -John 17:3 Fifty years ago this summer we experienced a manned moon landing and the canonization of a peasant woman from Cuvilly, France. Sister Kathleen's Ministries Educator 1963-65 St. Boniface School, New Haven, CT. She graduated from Emmanuel College in Boston with a concentration in Mathematics. She never attended, "My soul proclaims your greatness, O God! It was there I knew I wanted to be a teacher and there I first met the Sisters, Joan Mehigan grew up in Somerville, Mass. Sister Margaret Lynch died on April 22, 2020, at the age of 97. We say we are Gaelic and Garlic! Sr. Barbara earned degrees from Emmanuel College in history and education, a master's degree in religious education/pastoral ministry from Fairfield, Sister Julie Michael Comperchio entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1955, "Better mistakes than paralysis." Born in Woburn, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Alfred and Marguerite (Shaughnessy) Clancy. -St. Julie Billiart "I am the vine, and you are the branches. Sister Catherine was born in Worcester on February 27, 1932, daughter of Mitchell F. and Catherine H. (Bruneau) Perry. Sister Mary Alice is the author of the book, "Our Struggle Was a Sacred Struggle." Fran (aka) Darling met the love of her life, Charles York, in 1961 online (at the 30-yard line at a Lawrence High School football game). She was born and raised in Salem, Massachusetts. "I believe you, Lord, will bring to completion what you have begun in me." Click here to learn more about Rita. My mother and father met in the Navy, where they were pharmacist mates. First Profession: August 11, 1949. Through Notre Dame God called me and gave me many opportunities to grow my heart as wide as the worldthe family of God. IPSWICH, MA Sister Catherine Hughes, a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur for 69 years and a former superior general for her congregation, died March 22 in Liverpool, England, after a brief illness. So when, " Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." We didn't have much money, but had so much love that money could never have bought! While her mother was away on yet another vacation, Janice's, Sister Margaret was born Margaret Mary Welch in 1934 in Waltham, Mass., to parents Bartholomew M. Welch and Mary (Slauenwhite) Welch of Waltham. "There was only one lay teacher," she remembers. A Sister of Notre Dame for seventy-nine years, Ann ministered in both elementary and high schools sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. She currently serves on the leadership team of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur's U.S. East-West Province. Sister Christine was born in Somerville as Isabelle Rose Allen, daughter of Charles and Bella (Doherty) Allen. She lives, in Ipwich, MA. Generalate and Motherhouse Via della Camilluccia 687 00135 Rome - Italy Phone: (39) 06.3629.061 In all ways, acknowledge Him and He will direct your path." Their ministry is very similar to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in that it focuses on education. Ipswich, MA 01938. Sister Carol was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 25th, 1936, to Francis Joseph and Mary Veronica Connor and is the sister of the. Massachusetts; Essex County; Ipswich; Notre Dame Cemetery; Added: 20 Aug 2005; Find a Grave Cemetery ID: 2151583; I had two brothers and a sister. Sister Anne was born Mary Agnes Rhilinger in Boston, Mass. She was the sister of the late Mary Conway, Helena Nally, Thomas Nally and Rosemarie Nally, and survived by her sister, Patricia Tangney of Needham, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, Sister Sandra Maria Napier entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1967, Sister Margaret Nawin entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1956. It, Sister Gertrude Mahoney entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1958, You show me the path for my life, in your presence the fullness of joy " Psalm 16, verse 11 The seed of Edna Maier's desire for religious life was planted early on in her childhood. Sister Marie Beatrice Janson-LaPalme entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1954. Sister Eileen Marie Finnigan was born in Dorchester, the beloved daughter of John A. and Helen F. (Doolin) Finnigan. In 2022, Sister Janet Eisner retired after 43 years as the president of Emmanuel College in Boston, Massachusetts. If He wants you here, then you will stay here." She graduated from St. Gregory's High School, Dorchester and entered the Sisters of Notre Dame in 1939 as, "How Good is the Good God!" She was a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur for 75 years, having entered the congregation in 1945. She took her first vows in 1953 and perpetual vows in 1958. I have reserved a future with hope and you will seek me and you will find me." Even in their early years. At that time, the family moved to Washington, D.C. where, Sister Ellen Keane entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1963, "May the most holy will of the good God be always done in all of us." Her father suffered a broken back, "If the only prayer you say in your whole life is thank you, that would suffice." She grew up in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, with her two older brothers and her parents. Sister Bridget Therese O'Connor entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1957. She spent 14 years in Hawaii and in 1959 was, Sister Carol Cahill entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1954. She took her first vows in 1963 and perpetual vows in 1968. Sister Patricia was born in Salem, daughter of Patrick and Irene (Hennessy) Linehan and graduated from Emmanuel College in Boston. Sister Audrey McCarville Waterdown, Ontario April 1, 2023. Within the family she was known as "Bunny," perhaps to avoid confusion, since her mother's name was also Mary. Mary Margaret grew up in a family with Irish wisdom that was totally loving and mutually supportive. -St. Julie Billiart (Letter #86) By the time Maryalyce was 13 years old, she and her family had lived in six different states and attended seven different schools. Invited to serve German immigrants, the sisters soon expanded their ministries to include other ethnic groups in parish elementary and high schools. Proverbs 3:5-6 "To be simple is to be like a sunflower which follows all the movements of the sun and turns ever toward it." About the Archives; For Researchers; Finding Aids; . Sister Claire Pierz entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1956. 320 East Ripa Avenue. As Jane proudly states "I was educated all these years by the Sisters of Notre, For more than four decades, Sister Mary Alice served as a missionary in the coastal region of Maceio in northeastern Brazil. "Our idea of God's goodness is never comprehensive enough. -St Julie Billiart I grew up in East Boston, which used to be called Noodle's Island before my time. She entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1970. in 1955, Dolores entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Anne remembers a happy childhood in, Edna Gabrielle-Anne Gagnon was the second oldest of the four girls born to Ida and Cme Gagnon. About her work there, she says: "Sometimes, this was as simple as noticing and honoring the women's presence vowing, 'Talk much to our Lord in peace and calm." Sister Linda Bessom entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1964. I came "back east" for college and attended Wellesley College. Sister Margaret Middleton entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1955. Sister Irene witnesses to God's goodness alive in her and appreciated in others and in all creation. "Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life.'" Sr. Joan was born in Lawrence, the daughter of the late Leo and Mary (Harkins) Lacasse and the sister of the late Carol G. Veilleux. She entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1970, and took her first vows in 1973. Sister Barbara was born in Arlington, Mass., the daughter of Brenton B. and Henrietta J. Legacy Society; Give Online; 2022 End of Year Appeal; Who We Are. She was born, Sister Ellen Glavin entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1954, Sister Rosemary Grant entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1955, Born in Malden, Mass., Sister Mary Lou was the daughter of the late William and Ruth (O'Neil) Graziano. We all went to the local Parish school staffed by the Sisters of Notre Dame. Sister Sheila Palmer entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1956. In 1957 after college, she entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Today, Sisters of Notre Dame work with refugees in London, street children in . To view live prayer services and funeral Masses, visit Live Streaming. She currently serves as pastoral associate in a parish. From the first to the twelfth grade she attended St. Gregory's primary and secondary schools, which were staffed by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. After elementary school, Julie went to a public high, Sister Mary hailed from the Philadelphia area, met our sisters at West Catholic High School and in 1948 joined the Congregation in Ilchester, Maryland. Luke 1:49 I am the youngest of five children born to Anthony and Isabelle (Dwyer) Cavallo. 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